Members of the TRU and Kamloops communities are invited to an Inaugural Professorial Lecture by faculty member Dr. Catherine Ortner. On Tuesday, Oct. 28, Ortner will delve into the science behind how people manage their emotions — and why it matters.

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Ortner was promoted to professor in the Faculty of Arts in 2025. An Inaugural Professorial Lecture is given by tenured faculty who have recently been promoted to full professor as a way for universities to publicly celebrate this milestone event in the careers of academics. These lectures provide an opportunity for the public to meet new professors and gain an understanding of their scholarship, research and teaching.

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025
Time: 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. (PT)
Venue: OLARA 2nd floor, 1030 University Dr, Kamloops, BC V2C 0C8

In-person seating is limited at this free event. Reserve your spot today.

Lecture Abstract
Emotions and emotion regulation are central to our everyday experiences, with implications for our well-being and mental health, decision making, and social behaviour. In this lecture, I shall share my research journey and the insights I have gained into the cognitive underpinnings of emotion regulation, the factors that shape our choice of different strategies, and the consequences of emotion regulation for individuals and society. Drawing on empirical studies conducted with students, community members, and activists, both in the lab and in the field, I shall highlight how we can leverage emotion regulation as a tool to help us in our daily lives and the role of emotions in broader societal challenges.

The Inaugural Professorial Lectures are organized by TRU’s Professorial Lecture Committee, with generous support from the Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic.